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    Force 75hp milky plugs

    Hi all We have a 1999 model year Force 75 and there is some milky stuff on the plugs, so I am looking for some help diagnosing this. Here is what led up to me checking plugs: Skiing the kids at WOT and on the return trip with the second teenager the engine dropped power to what felt like 2/3...
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    Bravo 1 prop on an Alpha 1 gen II too big????

    Hi All My current set up is: 2006 Maxum 1800 SR3 Mercruiser 4.3l MPI, 220hp Alpha 1 Gen II, 1:81 gear ratio Mercury Bravo 1 prop, 48-831912 24P, 4 blade stainless Max RPM = 4450 rpm @ 52 mph (on boat speedo) I tried a bunch of props and have been happy with my Bravo 1, except I want go...
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    Bimini for Roswell tower

    Hi All I am trying to find a tower mounted Bimini for my Maxum 1800 SR3 with a Roswell tower. I know Roswell makes one, but I cant justify over a grand for a bimini! I have the original one for the boat, but it won't fit as it is too wide to pass through the tower. Any suggestions would be...
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    Alignment questions

    Hi All I started to do the alignment on my boat today (Finally!), and I have a couple concerns. (By the way this is my first time doing this!) I have been tweeking the engine up and down, and I find the sweet spot where the alignment bar goes in and out with two fingers, but then I turn the...
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    Mooring Whips on an aluminum dock

    I have an aluminum dock on legs that is 4' wide by 30' long, overall. I am thinking about using some whips for my boat, 2006 maxum 1800 SR3, which is about 20' long with the swim platform. Can I safely use the whips on my dock, or am I asking for trouble? Any thoughts on attachment methods...
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    Update - New prop seems to slip a lot

    I just installed a new 21p High Five prop on the weekend. My concern is that the prop seems to slip a lot on holeshot. wack the throttle and it jumps up to 4000rpm right quick, almost like the vent holes were open. I changed the prop blind under water. Could I have put something together...
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    Optimax & Alpha1 hub compatibility

    Hi all I am looking at a used Merc prop, and it comes off a Merc Optimax OB, and I want to put it on an alpha 1 gen 2. Is the Flo Torq 2 hub the same for both, or do I have to change the hub out of the prop? Thanks for the time!
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    4 blade to 5 blade & pitch drop?

    Hi all I am hoping you can help me make some decisions about prop choice. Current specs: 2006 Maxum 1800 SR3 Mercruiser 4.3l MPI, 220hp Alpha 1 Gen II, 1:81 gear ratio Mercury Bravo 1 prop, 48-831912 24P, 4 blade stainless (I don't know what all the numbers mean except the 24 pitch) Max RPM =...
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    Drive oil wont flow from reservoir - Help me out!!

    Hi All I am having some trouble with my lower unit oil reservoir. I have some theories, but I will set the stage first.... 2006 Maxum 1800 SR3 2006 4.3L MPI, Alpha 1 Gen 2 -I followed the service manual for draining and refilling the lower unit -Drained and cleaned the reservoir, I used a...
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    Smart Tabs - Can they do what I hope?

    I am seriously considering getting some smart tabs for our boat. We have a 2006 Maxum 1800 SR3, Mercruiser 4.3L MPI with 4 blade SS prop, Wake tower, and extended swim platform. Here are what I am hoping to achieve in priority order: 1) Reduce the size of the wake for slalom skiing. (will get...
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    First time winterizing

    Hi All Got the engine winterized today and thought I would check with you all on wether I got it all correct. Boat is a 2006 Maxum 1800 SR3, Merc 4.3l MPI, Alpha 1. Here is what I did in order: (stabilizer already in full tank) - Change oil (didn't take as much as it was supposed to) -...
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    Faria depth gauge not working

    Hi All I bought a used boat this summer and the depth gauge just blinks zero. It has a through hull transducer, and once it showed the depth, but promptly started showing incorrect numbers. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? There was a gap in the sealant on the bottom of the...
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    Winterizing question - making sure all water out

    Hi All Got a stern drive boat this year, and want to make sure I winterize properly. I have had outboards all my life and this is different (obviously) I have decided to dry store it, aka drain and leave it. I have a 2006 Mercruiser 4.3l MPI with the single drain point, and an Alpha 1 Gen...
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    Can my board be ridden either way?

    I have a couple older O'brien boards. One Player, and a demented, I think. I ride right foot forward, and most others ride left forward. Do I have to flip the bindings each time or is the board symetrical front to back, so it doesn't matter which way you ride? Looking at the board it looks...
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    Are Tracker Motors rebadged Mercury motors?

    I am hoping to find out if a 2004 Tracker 115 hp engine by mercury marine is a rebadged Mercury, or if it is totally different? If not mercury, how are the engines in general? I have a Force right now, and have had great luck with it, but it is time for a bigger boat. I have found a Tahoe Q3...
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